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evinces no disposition to advance or increase his force on this side. General G. W. C. Lee thinks he can hold Chaffin's Bluff with his force and Gary's cavalry until reinforcements could be sent him. General Ewell will be down to-day and I will consult with him.

Have you received further information of departure of enemy's cavalry ? Are you able to take the field ?

R. E. Lee, General. Official : H. B. McClellan, A. A. G.

Petersburg, Va., 9th August, 1864.

His Excellency Jefferson Davis,

President C. S. A., Richmond : Dispatch of to-day received. General Early reports on the 8th that McCausland had arrived in Hardy, having sustained very little loss. Statements in Northern papers of his defeat untrue. Some commander should relieve Ransom. I think it best to send Fitz. Lee's senior brigadier. Will do so if you approve.